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The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
Tony shared these great photos.
“I thought I would share with you a Jeep which my Father built during WW 2 as head of the motor pool in Germany.
This was used to pull engines from everything from trucks to the Tanks with special Cadillac engines… My Dad Steve Giordano is not the one pictured here … If anyone has seen this or knows of its location of course would like to purchase it where ever it is!”
This ad was forwarded by Marc. The jeep appears loosely based on the prototypes.
“A wonderful original half-page magazine ad from 1942 for
Continental Red Seal Engines – Muskegon – Michigan
The Grasshopper and the Jeep
Ad is about 5 x 11 inches”
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Marc spotted this rare ad.
“Print advertisement from a 1951 publication.
Size: 4 3/4 x 10 inches (approx)”
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Here’s a great photo.
“Hi, and welcome! Thanks for stopping by. You are looking at a 5×7 photograph printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive emulsion paper depicting a column of Jeeps and trucks from the 10th Armored Division pushing through Portz, Germany on February 21, 1945.”
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Another nice photo.
“Hi, and welcome! Thanks for stopping by. You are looking at an 8×10 non-original photograph printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive emulsion paper depicting a Jeep and Half Track patrol from the 10th Armored Division’s 90th Cav Recon Squadron and the 54th Armored Infantry Battalion. The photo was taken in Saarburg, Germany on February 22, 1945. A German Pak-75 anti-tank gun can be seen abandoned in the foreground.”
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One more fantastic photo.
“Hi, and welcome! Thanks for stopping by. You are looking at a 5×7 photograph printed on FujiFilm Crystal Archive emulsion paper depicting three GI’s of the 9th Armored Division’s 656th Tank Destroyer Battalion catnapping in their jeep somewhere on the road to Holzengel, Germany on April 11, 1945. These guys must have been absolutely smoked from the fast, non-stop advance into the Reich to be able to rack out three abreast in a Jeep. Anyone who has ever sat in a Jeep knows that they were not built for comfort. :)”
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Bob reports they’ve been running this Jeep Train in Galveston, TX, since 1951. I tried to find some old photos or articles, but didn’t have any luck.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a rare postcard advertising DJ-3A Surreys (though they describe them as Galas).
I don’t know anything about these jeep-like Ramirez vehicles.
“original magazine article , 11.5 x 15 , Spanish text , has a horizontal fold , this article continues onto another page which is not present. Produced by Trailers De Monterrey , Mexico City , Mexico. This item is AutoLit Part #wg7786-IRPJFL.”
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UPDATE: Was listed at $150 in New Hampshire. Now on eBay in NJ for more.
Not sure what’s all missing on this sign, but it doesn’t look complete to me.
How about this unusual jeep?
“Selling this Custom Hunting Jeep. It is a must see and runs great. Has a Winch and a feeder, and a raised platform, for hunting from the jeep. lot of work was put into this Jeep and works great on the Dear lease. Call Luke at (713)805-1154, and make a good offer. Need to sell. thanks for looking”
http://houston.craigslist.org/for/3929091788.html
Buz spotted this great video from Car SOS.
UPDATE: **SOLD** This ad was on eBay.
“This is an original vintage advertisement
1969 Gates 4-Wheel Tires – Jeep Photo-Ad
This is an original vintage advertisement printed in 1969 for The Gates Rubber Company.
This 42 year old advertisement is in Excellent condition.
Approximate size: 8 x 10.5 inches”
Marc spotted this Champion Spark Plug Ad on eBay.
“Size is approximately 8.5″X12”
Original advertisement, not a copy
Shipped in a mailing tube OR in an envelope, between heavy cardboard in zip lock bag
All U.S. shipments include delivery confirmation
All ads are stored in a climate controlled, non-smoking environment
Grading, All of our ads are in “EXCELLENT” condition, nothing less. We would not sell an ad that we would not display ourselves. We are collectors first!”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The coloring looks good in this ad.
“Some moisture related waving of the pages. Great ads from a 1960 May & Halas Chicago publication. These ads are over 53 years old and are excellent for framing. Pages are mostly very good condition, see scans for details. Measures about 8 1/2″ X 11 1/2″. Combine orders at the same shipping rate for these ads no matter how many ads you buy at a flat rate of $2.99 in the US, $3.99 Canada & $5.99 Worldwide.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
How about this ‘state of the art’ computing power . . .
“This is an original 1963 print ad for NCR 315 computers! It measures approximately 11″ x 8” overall, has no tears or stains, comes from a dry, high-altitude, smoke-free environment, and is strictly graded
“Very Fine”.”
UPDATE: I originally featured the Panther WaterCar in 2013. It was priced at $135k at the time. Mike spotted a video of it on Facebook yesterday, so I took another look at the website. The WaterCar is now priced at $139,000 for the basic vehicle or $172,000 for the custom version. Check out the video here. The company also recently introduced a Fire Rescue Vehicle: https://www.watercar.com/fire-rescue
According to the website, “Builders of The Most Fun Vehicle on the Planet! In 1999, WaterCar started as a personal challenge to build the world’s fastest amphibious vehicle. Our early WaterCars were purpose-built vehicles, to be very fast on both land and water. After January, 2010, when WaterCar established the Guinness amphibious speed record with our Python model, our attention turned to reliability and we began designing a vehicle to offer to the public. Fourteen years, countless successes and failures, 27 patents and untold labor hours later, our personal challenge has been achieved.
The Panther, our first WaterCar to be offered to the public, was created by our WaterCar team which is made up of top designers and technicians from around the world.
Throughout the Panther’s development, the commitment was to engineer a versatile amphibious vehicle built with proven off-the-shelf components that are recognizable throughout the automotive and marine industry. Our WaterCar team has achieved that goal.”
Mark’s posted an article about Gary’s jeep collection over at jeeptruck.com. Here’s a quick look at his collection:
“I thought I’d send some Pics of Mom, Pop and Baby Willys. Mom, of course, being the 49 2×4. Pop, the 51 4×4 (with the flat-nose front) 305 sbc with rebuilt 700r-4 with the 208 case, new driveshafts, etc. And last but not least, Wudy the little green 2-A.”
Here’s a neat postcard. Interesting that the back includes directions about where to write.
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This doesn’t have it’s key.
“Vintage Tinplate Military Jeep. Measures approx. 3″ long.
Has a clockwork motor (but no key is present!). I tried testing it with one of my keys and the motor does need a bit of a service as it’s not running properly.
Overall in good vintage condition with some light signs of age/play related wear.”
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I wonder if this jeep survived.
“1944 Nettuno Italy Jeep Palma Ambrose Demanowicz Soldier Men Press Photo. You are bidding on an original 7 X 9 Press Photo of Nettuno Italy Jeep Palma Ambrose Demanowicz Soldier Men. Photo is dated 1944.”
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Joe wrote, “This was the parade entry for the Ft. Miles (DE) Historical Association, 261st Coast Artillery. All the old war horses with military veterans aboard were well received by the thousands in attendance along the parade route.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay. Listed as a Wyandotte Wooden Jeep on the eBay ad, a reader points out in the comments it is actually a “U.S. Army Miniature Jeep No. 1262” manufactured by the Wood Commodities Corp. New York City U.S.A.
It’s not in perfect shape, but it’s a neat little wooden jeep.
“NICE WYANDOTTE WORLD WAR II WOODEN JEEP
DURING THE SUSPENSION OF MAKING METAL AND STEEL TOYS DUE TO THE WAR EFFORT WYANDOTTE MADE A FEW WOODEN TOYS INCLUDING THIS NICE JEEP.
MEASURES 12” LONG
TOP OF HOOD HAS A STAR AND U.S.A. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE IS MARKED W.D. 63
FRONT LICENSE SAY X ZII 4-M REAR HAS U.S.A. W.D
MADE COMPLETELY OF WOOD
THIS IS A VERY HARD TO FIND WYANDOTTE TOY AND IS WONDERFUL FOR BEING SOME 70 YEARS OLD”
This 1945 notes that the lessons learned from creating US Royal tires for the military are reflected in the company’s new U.S. Royal DeLuxe Tires.
“Here is a hard to find original advertisement for The United States Rubber Company. This great old WWII era Ad was removed from a vintage 1945 Magazine.
Page is about 10 inches by 12 1/2 inches with the actual ad perhaps a bit smaller. Condition of this 68+ year old Ad is excellent.”
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UPDATE: I thought this was in Belgium, but Charles correct me (thanks!).
Charles shared these pictures from the Overloon Liberty Park Museum in Netherlands. The park contains over 150 vehicles and looks to consist of several different museums. You can see the museum’s location on this map. Many more photos of the museum are viewable through google images.
